Get access to our Gold centres:
- Tepid Baths
- Marina Fitness
Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.
West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre
About the centre
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West Wave is located right in the heart of Henderson. We have something for everyone, from a hydroslide, diving pool and wave pool through to a steam room, sauna, hydrotherapy pool and 50m lap pool.
For swimmers with accessibility needs, a water wheelchair is available.
We have multiple fitness and recreation options, including group fitness, a dedicated functional fitness room, two comprehensive gyms, a spin room and a large indoor recreation centre for after school activities, holiday programmes and to hire for your event.
West Wave is close to cycling and walking paths and a range of local parks including the wonderful Tui Glen Reserve.
Our team is passionate about supporting people from all walks of life and all levels of ability on their fitness journeys. Jump in with us — send us an enquiry, send us a message via Facebook, or come and visit us at our wonderful west(ie) centre!
Hours
Centre hours
Monday – Friday, 5.30am–9.30pm
Weekends, 6am-7pm
Gym hours
Monday – Friday, 5.30am–9.30pm
Weekends, 7am-7pm
Please note that hours may change due to staff availability. Check our 'Reduced services' banner at the top of the page for the most up-to-date information on our services.
Pool hours
*Customers will be asked to exit aquatic areas 15 minutes prior to closing.
Lane Pool Hours
Mondays-Fridays, 5.30am-9.30pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 6am-7pm
Adult Spa, Sauna and Steam Room Hours
Mondays-Fridays, 5.30am-9pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 6am-7pm
Adult Spa, Sauna, and Steam Room closes every second Thursday at 7pm.
On the other Thursday, alternating, only the Adult Spa will close for a deep clean.
Family Spa and Toddlers' Pool Hours
Mondays-Fridays, 9am-8pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 6am–7pm
The Family Spa will be closed from 7pm every Tuesday for cleaning.Â
Wave Pool Hours
Mondays-Fridays, 5.30am-8pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 6am-7pm
Hydroslide will be open after school and on weekends depending on staffing.Â
Learn to Swim Office Hours
Weekdays, 9.30am – 2.30pm
Closed public holidays
Address
- 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson
- View on Google Maps
Contact details
Pools and water play
Pool hours
*Customers will be asked to exit aquatic areas 15 minutes prior to closing.
Lane Pool Hours
Mondays-Fridays, 5.30am-9.30pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 6am-7pm
Adult Spa, Sauna and Steam Room Hours
Mondays-Fridays, 5.30am-9pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 6am-7pm
Adult Spa, Sauna, and Steam Room closes every second Thursday at 7pm.
On the other Thursday, alternating, only the Adult Spa will close for a deep clean.
Family Spa and Toddlers' Pool Hours
Mondays-Fridays, 9am-8pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 6am–7pm
The Family Spa will be closed from 7pm every Tuesday for cleaning.Â
Wave Pool Hours
Mondays-Fridays, 5.30am-8pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 6am-7pm
Hydroslide will be open after school and on weekends depending on staffing.Â
Learn to Swim Office Hours
Weekdays, 9.30am – 2.30pm
Closed public holidays
Lane pool
The lane pool is accessible by hoist.
27.5°C
16 lanes
The lane pool is two 25m pools Monday to Friday plus Sunday, and a single 50m pool on Saturdays or as events require
To view pool schedule and to see what events are happening in this pool, check out what's happening at West Wave here.
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Adult spa pool
The spa pools are not wheelchair accessible.
39°C
Closes at 7pm on Thursday for cleaning.
Read our spa rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Family spa pool
The spa pools are not wheelchair accessible.
36°C
Closes at 7pm on Tuesdays for cleaning.
Read our spa rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Wave pool
The wave pool is accessible by ramp. Notify the centre in advance if you intend to bring a group of 10 or more children to use the wave pool.
29°C
Length 21m
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Hydroslide
You must be at least 1.1m tall to enjoy the hydroslide.
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
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Hydrotherapy pool
The hydrotherapy pool is accessible by ramp.
34°C
Wristband required from reception.
You can find our hydrotherapy pool availability here.
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Dive pool
The dive pool has 1m, 3m, 5m, 7m and 10m diving boards.
27.5°C
Length 21m
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Bookings are required during the school term only.
Free swimming for 16 years and under
Young people across Auckland have free access to all council-owned pools. This initiative, for Aucklanders aged 16 years and under, means more of our region’s children and young people can be fit, healthy, and waterwise.*
*excludes The Olympic Pool and Mt Albert Aquatic
Wristbands
- All children under 5 years and their supervising adult must collect a wristband from reception each day they swim, for entry to our pools.
- All children aged 5-10 years must collect a wrist band from reception each day they swim, for entry to our pools.
Things to know before you come to the pool
- To keep our precious tamariki safe we have a pool supervision policy, which specifies minimum adult-to-child ratios.
- To make sure that we are both inclusive and respectful we have guidelines around what to wear in the pool.
Pool and lane bookings
For pool or lane booking information, please visit our Pool and Venue Hire page.
Pool Entry Prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Child (16 years and under) |
Casual
Free
|
10 visit pass
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|
| Supervising adult in the water (with up to two children under 5) |
Casual
$5.20
|
10 visit pass
$46.80
|
| Adult pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$8.50
|
10 visit pass
$76.50
|
| Concession* pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$7.00
|
10 visit pass
$63.20
|
| Hydroslide (additional to pool entry) |
Casual
$4.60
|
10 visit pass
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|
| Hydrotherapy pool (class admission) |
Casual
$10.10
|
10 visit pass
$90.90
|
| Spectator |
Casual
$1
|
10 visit pass
-
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Pool Membership Prices
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$24.70 per week
Get unlimited access to the pools, spa and sauna at your chosen centre with a Swim it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Learn to Swim
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Jump in at our Learn to Swim West Wave!Â
We offer:
- small class sizes
- free swimming before and after lessons (subject to availability). Pool supervision policy must be followed
- plenty of free parking
- discounts for families.
We can instruct swimmers of any age and ability, from 6-month-old babies to adults.
Why choose our Learn to Swim classes?
- We are a member of Swim Coaches Teachers New Zealand (SCTNZ)
- We are a registered Swim School with Swimming New Zealand
- We really care about teaching water safety. All our students are taught key water safety skills first, then progress to mastering swimming skills.
- All our instructors are either AUSTSWIM qualified or are working towards becoming AUSTSWIM qualified.Â
- As a community facility, we are more affordable than many private providers.
Our facility accommodates family members of all ages. We have a shallower, warmer learn to swim pool and a bigger pool for deep water confidence and greater distance.
2023 Learn to Swim Term Dates
Term 1: Tuesday 31 January – Thursday 6 April
Term 2: Monday 24 April – Sunday 2 July
Term 3: Monday 17 July – Sunday 24 September
Term 4: Monday 9 October – Sunday 17 December
There are no swimming lessons scheduled on public holidays (and Monday-ised public holidays)
School holiday intensive lessons will be available depending on each swim school's availability.
Which class is right for me or my child?
Click on the flow chart to find the right level for you or your child.
If you are new to Learn to Swim lessons, you will be a beginner in your age group. If you have had lessons before or time has lapsed since your last lesson, we recommend you get an assessment. Â An assessment can be booked through the link below.
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Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.
Adult beginner
• Safe entry and exit and water familiarisation
• Total submersion
• Independent floating and recovery
• Gliding - front and back
• Kicking - front and back
• Rotation - front and backAdult intermediate
• Freestyle one length
• Backstroke one length
• Breaststroke kick - front and back
• Side gliding/floating
• Dolphin dives
• Deep water confidenceAdult advanced
• Freestyle two lengths
• Backstroke two lengths
• Breaststroke one length
• Forward rolls
• Treading water
• Distance swim - 10 minsPrice:
$14.70 ($15.40 per class from 24 April 2023) -
Our child-to-instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.
The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.
Babies
• Confidence
• Enjoyment
• Water awareness
• Introduction to cues
• Setting a routine
• Identifying class structurePrice:
$13.70 ($14.40 per class from 24 April 2023) -
Our child-to-instructor ratio is 3 to 1.
Preschool Beginner
• Safe entries and exits
• Water familiarisation
• Independent floating - front
• Independent floating - back
• Total submersion
• Bounce to breathePreschool Intermediate
• Intermediate gliding - front
• Intermediate kicking - front
• Supported freestyle
• Independent gliding - back
• Independent kicking - back
• Independent u-turnPreschool Advanced
• Freestyle - no breathing
• Supported Backstroke
• Breaststroke kick - back
• Rotation - horizontal and vertical
• Slide gliding
• Safety sequencePreschool Breather
• Freestyle - bilateral breathing
• Independent backstrokeÂ
• Survival backstroke
• Breaststroke kick - front
• Dolphin kick
• Duck divesÂ
Price:
$14.70 ($15.40 per class from 24 April 2023) -
Talk directly to the Learn to Swim team if you are interested in taking private swimming lessons.
Private lessons are based on timetable and instructor availability only.
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Our average child to instructor ratio is 5 or 6 to 1.
School age beginner
• Safe entries and exits
• Water familiarisation
• Independent front float and recovery
• Independent back float and recovery
• Total submersion
• Independent u-turnSchool age intermediate
• Gliding - front and back
• Kicking - front
• Kicking - back
• Freestyle - no breathing
• Breaststroke kick - back
• Deep water confidenceSchool age advanced
• Backstroke
• Backstroke kick - front
• Dolphin kick
• Gliding - side
• Rotation - horizontal and vertical
• Independent safety sequenceSchool age breather
• Freestyle - bilateral breathing
• Backstroke arms
• Survival backstroke
• Forward rolls
• Drop down push off into freestyle
• Drop down push off into backstrokeSchool age breather intermediate
• Freestyle one length
• Backstroke one length
• Breaststroke half length
• Butterfly - three cycles with rhythm
• Safe diving
• Sculling - on back feet firstSchool age breather advanced
• Freestyle two lengths
• Backstroke two lengths
• Breaststroke one length
• Butterfly six cycles with breathing
• Tumble turns
• Treading waterPrice:
$14.70 ($15.40 per class from 24 April 2023) -
Our average student to instructor ratio is 7 to 1.
Stroke
• Freestyle and backstroke - four lengths
• Breaststroke two lengths
• Butterfly one length
• Breaststroke pull-outs
• Touch turns
• SidestokeStroke intermediate
• Freestyle eight lengths
• Backstroke eight lengths
• Breaststroke four lengths
• Individual Medley (IM) four lengths
• Race starts
• Distance swim - ten minutesStroke advanced
• Freestyle <2:00 mins
• Backstroke <2.00 mins
• Breaststroke
• Individual Medley (IM) race turns
• Freestyle 800m
• Austswim aquatic sequenceSquad
Some of our Learn to Swim schools offer a squad beyond Stroke for children who want to continue swimming to keep their fitness up, independently of a swimming club. Please talk to your Learn to Swim team for more information.Price:
$14.70 ($15.40 per class from 24 April 2023) -
Our child to instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.
The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.
Toddler Beginner
• Supported safe entry
• Supported safe exit
• Introduction to floating
• Responding to cues
• Submersion
• Monkey WalkingToddler Intermediate
• Independent safe entry
• Independent safe exit
• Supported floating
• Supported propulsion
• Supported horizontal rotation
• Supported u-turnToddler Advanced
• Independent doggy paddle
• Bounce to breathe
• Independent floating
• Push, glide to wall and safe exit
• Independent horizontal rotation
• Independent u-turnPrice:
$13.70 ($14.40 per class from 24 April 2023) -
Youth classes are designed for older children who haven’t been learning for long, or who would benefit from extra development before they progress to adult classes.
Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.
Youth beginner
• Safe entry and exit and water familiarisation
• Independent floating and recovery
• Glide - front and back
• Kick - front and back
• Freestyle - no breathing
• Rotation - horizontal and verticalYouth Intermediate
• Freestyle bilateral breathing
• Backstroke
• Dolphin kick
• Drop down push off - front and back
• Breaststroke kick - back
• Survival sequenceYouth advanced
• Freestyle two lengths
• Backstroke two lengths
• Breaststroke half length
• Butterfly six cycles
• Tumble turns
• Treading waterPrice:
$14.70 ($15.40 per class from 24 April 2023)
If you are still unsure, book into a free assessment or contact the centre
School holiday learn to swim coursesÂ
Holiday swim courses run over five consecutive half days (four if there is a public holiday) from Monday to Friday. Courses may be in the morning or the afternoon. We take enrolments for complete courses only.
If your child is a bit stuck on an element of their swimming, by coming every day for five days they'll normally crack it. Conquer that learning to breathe, breaststroke, or butterfly!
How to book a school holiday course
Contact us using the details on this page, or talk to the Learn to Swim team at the centre. A free assessment may be required to determine your child's level.
Swimming lessons and water safety for schools
We’re experienced and skilled at working with schools, tailoring programmes to schools’ needs and the age and stage of their students:
- swimming lessons
- lifejacket usage
- deep water confidence
- boating experiences.
Lessons can take place in our facilities, or our instructors can come to you if your school has its own pool.
Auckland Council Pools and Leisure is a partner in the Water Skills for Life programme of funded school swimming lessons.
Contact the swim school
learntoswim@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Please note: During peak periods it may take up to 48 hours to get a response
Learn to Swim terms and conditions
Read our latest Learn to Swim school terms and conditions.
Sauna and steam
Please read our sauna rules.
Sauna
Closed daily from 1pm-1.30pm for extra cleaning.
Temperature 75°C-85°C
Steam room
Closed daily from 1pm-1.30pm for extra cleaning.
Gym and fitness
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From our dedicated group fitness studio, to our spin room and Generation 612 functional fitness room - you'll move mountains!
Supporting you to achieve your fitness goalsÂ
We know that everyone's needs are different. When you become a member at West Wave, we work with you one-on-one to define your goals and decide how you’re going to achieve them. Then we tailor a support programme to best serve you in getting (fit and) active your way.
Other services
Physiotherapy
Physio Rehab Group is located inside the centre.
Gym hours
Monday – Friday, 5.30am–9.30pm
Weekends, 7am-7pm
Please note that hours may change due to staff availability. Check our 'Reduced services' banner at the top of the page for the most up-to-date information on our services.
View class timetable
Our prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gym - Adult |
Casual
$19.60
|
10 visit pass
$176.40
|
| Gym - teens (13-16 years) |
Casual
$11.80
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Gym - Concession* |
Casual
$15.50
|
10 visit pass
$140.50
|
| Group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$16.80
|
10 visit pass
$151.20
|
| Group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$10.20
|
10 visit pass
$91.80
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$10.10
|
10 visit pass
$90.90
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$8.00
|
10 visit pass
$72.00
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$24.70 per week
Get access to our Gold centres:
- Tepid Baths
- Marina Fitness
Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.
Get access to the gym at your chosen centre with a Gym it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Group fitness classes
Group fitness classes get you off the couch and interacting with our community. They also harness the group's energy to create a motivating, challenging, and totally addictive workout experience.
They're a great way to change things up and make the most of your workout!
Play your role
Keep everyone safe and healthy with good hygiene practice - here are a few friendly reminders of the basics:
- Use the covid tracer app to scan into our group fitness studio/rooms.
- Bring your water bottle and towel - No towel = No workout!
- Bring your mat to any floor-based classes (e.g. yoga, Oxycore, Abs, etc)
- Cover your coughs and sneezes (into your elbow or with tissues and dispose of these into the bin immediately)
- Wash your hands frequently
- Wipe equipment you have used - while our staff clean regularly, we need your help too (we have wipes and spray for you to use)
- Shower before you swim or jump into an aqua class (helps us keep our pools clean)
- And, stay home if you are unwell - play it safe!
View class timetable and booking information
- Book into group fitness classes related to your membership up to a week in advance.
- You'll be notified of any class cancellations by email/SMS
- You'll receive confirmation of a booked class in a form of an admission ticket.
- You don’t need to do anything with the admission ticket, just scan your membership card upon arrival. - Please see reception upon arrival.
Group Fitness Timetable
View class descriptions
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Build POWER in this workout! This high-intensity interval training class uses equipment in timed intervals to combine and improve your strength and speed.
Price:
Please see prices -
Bring the party into the water with Aqua Zumba! There are three levels of intensity – low, medium and high – to choose from.
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Rip yourself a new, fitter body! This barbell programme is designed for people of all ages and caters to all fitness levels. Rip features both traditional and non-traditional athletic movements.
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Yoga your mind and yoga your body. This workout can range from gentle and slow-moving to dynamic, but it always tones, shapes and centres the mind without impact or stress.
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A dance sensation! This high-energy class combines Latin rhythm with easy-to-follow moves to deliver a one-of-a-kind fitness programme. With dancing like this, you won’t even realise you’re working out!
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Rise to the challenge of STRONG. This high intensity body-weight training class is synchronized to musid designed to get you to dig deep and work hard for
your workout. Come prepared to work and sweat to the beat -
An energetic class with a mix of exercises; weights for power and strength, cardio for increased fitness and core and balance for improved stability.
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Punching and kicking is the name of the class.
Single movement exercises are taught and then repeated in combinations. EnergyWARRIOR is a cardio-based class - explosive, fast, and fun. Built around interval music giving you 20 seconds of explosive work followed by a 10 second break.
This class will burn calories, increase your fitness fast and improve coordination.
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Bring your energy to this workout! This high intensity interval training class is designed with timed intervals to blast your muscles, burn calories and increase your cardio output.
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Ideal for those with arthritis or recovering from an injury, hydrotherapy uses a heated hydrotherapy pool to help minimise your body’s aches and pains – you’ll be back up and running in no time. The water supports your weight allowing you to exercise at full range
Enter your name and phone number at reception to participate in a class.
*Please note; pregnant women and those with cardiac conditions or abnormally high or low blood pressure must consult their health professional before attending hydrotherapy.
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Enjoy a low-intensity workout designed to increase strength and mobility while being gentle on the joints. AquaLITE is an equipment class that is ideal for all levels and abilities, including those recovering from injury.Â
Held in the shallow end or deep end of the pool.
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A step up from HydroFUNCTION, this class helps ease those joints into exercise while working at a slightly faster pace. The water supports your weight allowing you to exercise at full range.
Enter your name and phone number at reception to participate in a class.
*Please note; pregnant women and those with cardiac conditions or abnormally high or low blood pressure must consult their health professional before attending hydrotherapy.
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A high-intensity lower body workout that perfectly blends traditional step aerobic with energetic Zumba routines.
Day and time:
Tuesdays, 9.30am -
Jump your way to fitness! Jumping® Fitness is a combination of fast and slow jumps, sprints and balancing movements on specially developed Jumping® trampolines. It's low impact yet powerful and dynamic - a perfect cardio workout.
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Bring your workout up close and personal! BoxFIT combines circuit training, kicking, power, and agility to give you a dynamic cardio experience like no other. The workouts emphasise on improving boxing technique and boxing style training through high intensity interval training.
Pads will be supplied to members and also gloves will be available to borrow if you don’t own any. Bringing your own gloves is advised and boxing wraps are a requirement for protection and hygiene reasons.
*13-16 year old participants must be accompanied by an adult or be on a TeenFit membership and have gone through an induction with staff.
Price:
Please see below for prices
Our prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gym - Adult |
Casual
$19.60
|
10 visit pass
$176.40
|
| Gym - teens (13-16 years) |
Casual
$11.80
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Gym - Concession* |
Casual
$15.50
|
10 visit pass
$140.50
|
| Group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$16.80
|
10 visit pass
$151.20
|
| Group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$10.20
|
10 visit pass
$91.80
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$10.10
|
10 visit pass
$90.90
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$8.00
|
10 visit pass
$72.00
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$24.70 per week
Get access to our Gold centres:
- Tepid Baths
- Marina Fitness
Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.
Get access to unlimited fitness classes at your chosen centre with a Move it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Activities
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Our term dates for all programmes are TBC
Recreation Term Programmes
We offer a huge range of activities for everyone at our centre! Have a look at our brochure below to see what we have on offer.
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Activities at West Wave
Activity type
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Build POWER in this workout! This high-intensity interval training class uses equipment in timed intervals to combine and improve your strength and speed.
Price:
Please see prices -
Bring the party into the water with Aqua Zumba! There are three levels of intensity – low, medium and high – to choose from.
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Are you looking to improve your swimming technique or water fitness? Training for a triathlon, Ironman, swim series or Masters? The fun, friendly environment of the Swim squad is the perfect place to do so! Take some time out of your day and work on achieving your goals with us.
Please note you must be able to swim 100m Freestyle comfortably.
Day and time:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 6am, 7am and 1pmPrice:
Non-Members, $10.50
Members (non Get Into It), $8
10-session Non-Members' Concession, $92.50
10-session Members (non-Get Into It) Concession, $72
Get Into It members, FREE -
The Twin Streams programme is a training platform for youth wishing to perform competitively in swimming and swimming-based sports.
The competition/technique sessions focus on:
- refining technique for all four strokes
- starts and turns
- speed and power improvements.
The fitness/endurance sessions focus on:
- freestyle/backstroke primarily
- overall swimming endurance and fitness.
Entry Requirements
Competition/Technique Sessions:
The requirements below must be completed to a sufficient standard before a swimmer can enrol:
• 100m Freestyle in two minutes or less
• 100m Backstroke in two minutes or less
• 100m IM with turns
• 400m FreestyleFitness/Endurance Sessions:
The requirements below must be completed to a sufficient standard before a swimmer can enrol:
• 200m Freestyle
• 200m Backstroke
• 100m IMDay and time:
Competitive/technique
Morning trainings
Monday - Friday, 5.30am-7.30am
Saturday, 6am-7.30am
Afternoon trainings
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 3.45pm-5.30pm
Evening training
Monday - Friday, 5.15pm-7pm
Fitness/endurance
Morning training
Monday - Friday, 5.30am-7.30am
Saturday, 6am-7.30am
Afternoon training
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Yoga your mind and yoga your body. This workout can range from gentle and slow-moving to dynamic, but it always tones, shapes and centres the mind without impact or stress.
-
A dance sensation! This high-energy class combines Latin rhythm with easy-to-follow moves to deliver a one-of-a-kind fitness programme. With dancing like this, you won’t even realise you’re working out!
-
An energetic class with a mix of exercises; weights for power and strength, cardio for increased fitness and core and balance for improved stability.
-
Ideal for those with arthritis or recovering from an injury, hydrotherapy uses a heated hydrotherapy pool to help minimise your body’s aches and pains – you’ll be back up and running in no time. The water supports your weight allowing you to exercise at full range
Enter your name and phone number at reception to participate in a class.
*Please note; pregnant women and those with cardiac conditions or abnormally high or low blood pressure must consult their health professional before attending hydrotherapy.
-
Enjoy a low-intensity workout designed to increase strength and mobility while being gentle on the joints. AquaLITE is an equipment class that is ideal for all levels and abilities, including those recovering from injury.Â
Held in the shallow end or deep end of the pool.
-
A step up from HydroFUNCTION, this class helps ease those joints into exercise while working at a slightly faster pace. The water supports your weight allowing you to exercise at full range.
Enter your name and phone number at reception to participate in a class.
*Please note; pregnant women and those with cardiac conditions or abnormally high or low blood pressure must consult their health professional before attending hydrotherapy.
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Get a good cardio workout and ride through hills, flats, and mountain peaks.Â
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A high-intensity lower body workout that perfectly blends traditional step aerobic with energetic Zumba routines.
Day and time:
Tuesdays, 9.30am -
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Generation 612
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Generation 612 is a fitness, health and performance facility that was established at West Wave in 2015.
Using Functional movements at high intensity we aim to improve your strength and endurance. Our coaches will take you through a daily workout that combines Olympic weightlifting, Gymnastics, and metabolic conditioning.Â
Generation 612 is about the community and the bonds that are created with one another through a common goal of being active; aiming to make this the best hour of your day!
View class timetable and booking information
- You can view timetables a week in advance.
- Book into group fitness classes related to your membership up to a week in advance.
- You'll be notified of any class cancellations by email.
- You'll receive confirmation of a booked class in a form of an admission ticket.
- You don’t need to do anything with the admission ticket, just scan your membership card upon arrival.
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Foundations classes
Foundations is three one-hour sessions with the aim of assessing and teaching the key movements that will be performed during 612 classes. Even if you have trained in a high intensity environment before, or have an Olympic weightlifting or gymnastics background, we still advise you complete our three one-on-one foundation sessions.
- Session One: Gymnastics — pull ups, push ups, handstands and more!
- Session Two: Clean and Jerk — moving weight from point A to point B as effectively as possible; the first experience of your Olympic Weightlifting journey.Â
- Session Three: Snatch and Review — Olympic Weightlifting and reviewing previous sessions.
Foundations is included as part of your Generation 612 membership.
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Open box
Open box is free time before class, where members of 612 can come in and practice any movement they wish (gymnastics or Olympic lifting) with the supervision and help of a coach.
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Outside the box
Ever​y fortnight on a Friday we are in the pools for a swimming WOD (workout of the day)!
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Membership
$30 per week gives you unlimited access to all Generation 612 classes and open box, as well as to West Wave’s pools, gym, fitness classes, saunas and spas.
Generation 612 membership also provides access to all our Gold, Silver and Bronze centres!
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After school care (OSCAR)
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About us
We are west Auckland's hub for after school care.
Most of our children have been through our school holiday programmes and enjoyed their active adventures so much they signed up for more! We also get a lot of word-of-mouth referrals from people who love our services.
Our great mix of supervised after-school activities, provided within our facilities, include:
- recreational gymnastics
- Learn to Swim lessons
- martial arts classes.Â
Our partnership with Bidfoods means we're able to serve up healthy afternoon snacks and encourage children to make conscious healthy eating choices.
Contact details
Address: 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson
Phone: 09 892 4920
Email: westwaverecreation@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Hours
We are open Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm.
Our prices
| Care type | Price per week |
|---|---|
| After school care |
Price per week
$65.30
|
| After school care, includes school pick up |
Price per week
$87.00
|
School pick-ups
We can pick up from these schools:
- Tirimoana Primary
- Western Heights Primary
- Summerland Primary
- Henderson Valley School
Pick-ups from other schools may be possible in some situations.
Enquiries and enrolment
Contact us if you have any questions.
If you would like to enrol a child, fill in an enrolment form:
School holiday programme
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About our programmeÂ
Our popular holiday programme for 5 to 13-year-olds continues to grow each year.
Some kids enjoy spending their break with us so much they sign up to our OSCAR programme so they can continue to hang out with our staff and their new friends!
Our affordable programme is co-designed with the children and activities have been grouped into two different programmes - one with trips out of the centre and one with in-centre activities. Examples of our activities include:
- quizzes and challenges
- trips to the movies
- sports and games
- swimming
- baking
- educational trips
HoursÂ
The programme runs from 8am to 5pm.
Before programme care is available from 7.30am to 8am. After programme care is available from 5pm to 6pm.
Upcoming programme dates
Monday 18 December 2023 - Friday 26 January 2024
Download the schedule below or grab a copy at the centre so you can choose and book your favourite activities!
Our pricesÂ
Our activities range in price, depending on what we do each day. View our schedule to view prices.
You may be eligible for a WINZ Holiday Programme Subsidy. Visit the WINZ website for more information.
Enquiries and enrolment
If you would like to enrol a child, please download the enrolment form below. Please print your completed form and bring it with you to the centre. We are not accepting enrolments via email at this time. You can also grab a copy of the enrolment form at the centre.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Venue and pool hire
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Types of events our spaces suit
Need to book a space for your event?
We love hosting sports events that get our community active, like ASA swimming events, water polo, diving and underwater hockey, but our spaces also suit birthday parties and meetings.
Spaces you can book
- Lane (25m)
- Lane (50m)
- Dive WellÂ
- Lane Pool (50m)
- Leisure Pool
- Hydrotherapy Pool - 12 people max.
- Badminton Court
- Small Basketball Court
- Medium Room - 40Â people max.
- Small Room - 15 people max.
- BBQ area
A kitchen is also available.
Our prices
| Space or package | Price per hour |
|---|---|
| Lane Hire (25m) |
Price per hour
$40
|
| Lane Hire (50m) |
Price per hour
$75
|
| Dive Well Hire* |
Price per hour
$150
|
| Lane Pool 50m Hire |
Price per hour
$550
|
| Hydrotherapy Pool Hire |
Price per hour
$100
|
| Leisure Pool Hire |
Price per hour
$300
|
| Badminton Court Hire |
Price per hour
$20
|
| Small Basketball Court Hire |
Price per hour
$60
|
| Medium Room Hire |
Price per hour
$40
|
| Small Room Hire |
Price per hour
$30
|
| BBQ Hire |
Price per hour
$30
|
*Additional lifeguard fee of $30 is mandatory.Â
Off-peak discount
We offer 20 per cent discount for off-peak times
Off peak times are 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays
Regular hirer discount
We offer a 20 per cent discount off the standard hourly rate to regular hirers.
Regular hirers are individuals or organisations who hire a venue we manage 10 times or more over the calendar year (1 January to 31 December)
Community group discount
We offer a 30 per cent discount to community groups.
For groups that meet certain criteria, community groups can get 30 per cent off the standard hourly rate.
These discounts can be stackable using reverse compounding methodology and cannot be added together. Maximum discount of 55 per cent
How to book a space
Contact us to find out about availability and to make a booking, or download our booking forms below.
Read our Venue hire terms and conditions.
What’s happening at West Wave
Pool Schedule
Special Events at Our Pools
2023 Updates
Leisure Side Re-Opening | 9 October 2023
We are now anticipating a re-opening date of our Leisure side on Monday 9 October.
While we are excited about this step toward normalcy, we do have some adjustments to our operating hours. Due to current staffing levels, we will be opening the leisure side of the pool with reduced hours.
Starting on Monday 9 October, the following changes will be in effect:
The reduced operating hours for the leisure pools will be the below until further notice:
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- Adult Spa, Sauna and Steam Room Hours
- Mondays-Fridays, 5.30am-9pm
- Saturdays and Sundays, 6am-7pm
- Family Spa and Toddlers' Pool Hours
- Mondays-Fridays, 9am-8pm
- Saturdays and Sundays, 6am–7pm
- The Family Spa will be closed from 7pm every Tuesday for cleaning.
- Wave Pool Hours:
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- Mondays-Fridays, 5.30am-8pm
- Saturdays and Sundays, 6am-7pm
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- Adult Spa, Sauna and Steam Room Hours
Please note: our Adult Spa, Sauna, and Steam Room closes every second Thursday, and on the other Thursday alternating, only the Adult Spa will close for a deep clean.
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Full Centre Early Closure | 30 July 2023
Our facility will be closing to the public at the earlier time of 5:30pm on Sunday 30 July for full facility training
Flood damage update | February to September 2023
For up-to-date information on our flood response and expected reopening timeframes please see the Community Facilities update here.
Seismic Strengthening | February to August 2023
Seismic strengthening of West Wave Recreation Centre commenced 28 February and is expected to be completed by mid-August 2023
The project is part of the seismic regional programme and will have an impact on a portion of our building requiring a staggered approach to closing some areas. We have utilised unforeseen building closures to complete some of the required work earlier than originally planned
Our Recreation Centre remains closed throughout the strengthening works, we are working hard to ensure relocations to critical services are provided.
Falls Bridge Closure | 25 May to September 2023
Painting and maintenance of the Falls Bridge is scheduled to occur from May – September by Parks and Community Facilities. The walkway will be closed throughout this time to public, therefore alternate routes will need to be taken.
Main Pool Ventilation Upgrade | Postponed
Our main pool ventilation was due to be upgraded in 2023. These works have been rescheduled to 2024 to prioritise our Leisure Pool services reopening post floods. This work will not have an impact on our daily operation and minimal closures to areas in the pool hall are expected.
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Prices and membership
Our Prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gym - Adult |
Casual
$19.60
|
10 visit pass
$176.40
|
| Gym - teens (13-16 years) |
Casual
$11.80
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Gym - Concession* |
Casual
$15.50
|
10 visit pass
$140.50
|
| Group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$16.80
|
10 visit pass
$151.20
|
| Group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$10.20
|
10 visit pass
$91.80
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$10.10
|
10 visit pass
$90.90
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$8.00
|
10 visit pass
$72.00
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Child (16 years and under) |
Casual
Free
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Supervising adult in the water (with up to two children under 5) |
Casual
$5.20
|
10 visit pass
$46.80
|
| Adult pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$8.50
|
10 visit pass
$76.50
|
| Concession* pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$7.00
|
10 visit pass
$63.20
|
| Hydroslide (additional to pool entry) |
Casual
$4.60
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Hydrotherapy pool (class admission) |
Casual
$10.10
|
10 visit pass
$90.90
|
| Spectator |
Casual
$1
|
10 visit pass
-
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
| Care type | Price per week |
|---|---|
| After school care |
Price per week
$65.30
|
| After school care, includes school pick up |
Price per week
$87.00
|
| Space or package | Price per hour |
|---|---|
| Lane Hire (25m) |
Price per hour
$40
|
| Lane Hire (50m) |
Price per hour
$75
|
| Dive Well Hire* |
Price per hour
$150
|
| Lane Pool 50m Hire |
Price per hour
$550
|
| Hydrotherapy Pool Hire |
Price per hour
$100
|
| Leisure Pool Hire |
Price per hour
$300
|
| Badminton Court Hire |
Price per hour
$20
|
| Small Basketball Court Hire |
Price per hour
$60
|
| Medium Room Hire |
Price per hour
$40
|
| Small Room Hire |
Price per hour
$30
|
| BBQ Hire |
Price per hour
$30
|
| Fee type | Price |
|---|---|
| Joining fee - standard |
Price
$50
|
| Joining fee - concession* |
Price
$25
|
| Card replacement fee |
Price
$5.30
|
| Administration fee |
Price
$25
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
| Programme | Price per session |
|---|---|
| Babies and Toddlers |
Price per session
$14.40
|
| Pre School, School Age, Teens, Adults and Squads |
Price per session
$15.40
|
Membership options
Get unlimited access to all Generation 612 classes including full access to West Wave's gym, pools and group fitness classes.
Gold
$32.20 per week
Generation 612 membership also provides access to all our Gold, Silver and Bronze centres.
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$24.70 per week
Get access to our Gold centres:
- Tepid Baths
- Marina Fitness
Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.
Get access to the gym at your chosen centre with a Gym it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get access to unlimited fitness classes at your chosen centre with a Move it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get unlimited access to the pools, spa and sauna at your chosen centre with a Swim it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
